The latest John Patterson MLB and fantasy baseball news

Updating a previous report, Bill Ladson, of MLB.com, reports former MLB SP John Patterson (forearm) retired due to persistent pain in his right forearm. "I started throwing about a month ago, and it hasn't been going well," Patterson said. "I have my good days and I have my bad days. So I decided to not play anymore. I'm going to retire."

The Washington Post's Barry Svrluga reports Washington Nationals SP John Patterson had his first two-inning start of the spring Saturday, March 1, and got through the outing without incident while also throwing several curveballs. Patterson (elbow) only made seven starts in 2007, and the team is taking the approach that they can't just assume he'll be able to go out and tally 30 starts this year.

Barry Svrluga, of the Washington Post, reports Washington Nationals SP John Patterson (elbow) said he feels as strong as he has in the last four or five seasons. Patterson underwent surgery last September.